Rare Books Consignment Director - Auctions & Client Growth

Heritage-Capital-Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, seeks a Rare Books Consignment Specialist in the Dallas area to acquire and grow high‑quality consignments.

You will source consignments from private collectors, estates, dealers, and institutions, evaluate condition and provenance, negotiate terms, and help market lots to expand the Rare Books category. Travel as needed to meet clients and support senior management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an auction house, commercial dealership, or major institution specializing in Rare Books.
• Expertise in early printed books, fine bindings, literary first editions, or related areas.
• Background in Maps and Botanicals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management on business and sales strategies to expand the Rare Books category.
• Source quality consignments from private collectors, estates, dealers, and institutions.
• Acquire consignments through Heritage Auctions and individually generated lead resources.
• Evaluate property for condition, authenticity, and provenance to ensure adherence to auction value guidelines.
• Negotiate Terms of Consignment with consignors.
• Market lots in auctions to targeted clients and institutions; actively promote and “sell the sale.”
• Expand the client database by securing new bidders and consignors in the Rare Books category.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and assess property for potential consignment.
• Participate in catalog production, including proofing text, images, and promotional materials.
• Support private treaty sales as needed.

Skills

Auction experience

Rare Books expertise

Client relations

Job description

Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, seeks a Rare Books Consignment Specialist in the Dallas area to acquire and grow high‑quality consignments.

You will source consignments from private collectors, estates, dealers, and institutions, evaluate condition and provenance, negotiate terms, and help market lots to expand the Rare Books category. Travel as needed to meet clients and support senior management.